Accredited Canadian Nursing Education Programs
Only nursing programs successful in achieving accreditation status from the CASN Accreditation Bureaus, and within the term limit of the accreditation status granted, are eligible to state that they are a “CASN Accredited Program”. Any other use of the term without written CASN approval will result in legal action.
The following nursing programs are currently accredited by the CASN Accreditation Bureaus. They are listed in the language in which they are offered.
Accredited Canadian Baccaulaureate Nursing Education Programs ▼
Only baccalaureate nursing programs successful in achieving accreditation status from the CASN Accreditation Bureau, and within the term limit of the accreditation status granted, are eligible to state that they are a “CASN accredited program”. Any other use of the term without written CASN approval will result in legal action.
The following baccalaureate nursing programs are currently accredited by the CASN Accreditation Bureau. They are listed in the language in which they are offered.
Canadian Programs | Programmes canadiens
Alberta
- Mount Royal University, Bachelor of Nursing Degree
- University of Alberta, Red Deer Polytechnic, Northwestern College and Keyano College Bachelor of Science in Nursing Collaborative
- University of Alberta, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Bilingual (North and St. Jean Campuses), Bachelor of Science in Nursing – After Degree with Honours Route (North Campus), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Honours)- Two Years and Four Years
- University of Calgary and Medicine Hat College, Bachelor of Nursing (Direct Entry, Transfer and Degree Holders Routes)
- University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge College, Bachelor of Nursing (Four-Year, Fast-Track and After-Degree streams)
British Columbia | Colombie-Britannique
- British Columbia Institute of Technology, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Douglas College, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Advanced Entry
- Langara College, Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Advanced Entry to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Thompson Rivers University, Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Licensed Practical Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Trinity Western University, Bachelor of Science (Direct Entry)
- University of British Columbia, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, (including the Accelerated & Advanced Standing)
- University of British Columbia-Okanagan, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Education
- University of Northern British Columbia, College of New Caledonia and Coast Mountain College (Formerly Northwest Community College), Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing
- University of Victoria, Aurora College, Camosun College, College of the Rockies and Selkirk College, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- University of Victoria and Aurora College, Bachelor of Science in Nursing for Practical Nurses
- Vancouver Community College, Bachelor of Science in Nursing First Year Entry and Advanced Entry
- Vancouver Island University and North Island College, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Manitoba
- Brandon University, Bachelor of Science in Nursing and LPN to BSN Transfer Credit
- Red River College Polytechnic, Nursing Baccalaureate and LPN to Baccalaureate Stream
- Université de Saint-Boniface, Baccalauréat en sciences infirmières
- University of Manitoba and University College of the North, Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing
New Brunswick | Nouveau-Brunswick
- Université de Moncton, Programme de baccalauréat en science infirmière (pour étudiante ou étudiant régulier)
- University of New Brunswick-Fredericton and Moncton; University of New Brunswick- Saint John, and Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Four Year BN Collaborative
- University of New Brunswick-Moncton, and Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Second Entry
- University of New Brunswick- Saint John and Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Practical Nurse (PN) to Bachelor of Nursing (BN)
Newfoundland and Labrador | Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador
- Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador, Centre for Nursing Studies and Western Regional, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Collaborative) 4-Year Option
- Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador, Centre for Nursing Studies and Western Regional, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Collaborative) Accelerated Option
- Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador, Centre for Nursing Studies and Western Regional School of Nursing, BN (Collaborative, LPN Bridging Option) Nursing Degree
Northwest Territories | Territoires du Nord-Ouest
- See British Columbia (above) for further information about Aurora College.
- Voir Colombie-Britannique (ci-dessus) pour des renseignements concernant Aurora Collège.
- University of Victoria and Aurora College, LPN to BScN.
Nova Scotia | Nouvelle-Écosse
- Cape Breton University, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (includes Advance Standing, Direct Entry and LPN to BScN Nursing Pathways)
- Dalhousie University, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (includes Direct Entry and Advanced Standing)
- St. Francis Xavier University, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (New Traditional Four-Year, New Two-Year Accelerated, Licensed Practical Nurse to BScN Option)
Nunavut
There are currently no accredited programs in Nunavut.
Actuellement, il n’y a aucun programme agréé de formation en sciences infirmières au Nunavut.
Ontario
- Brock University, Bachelor of Nursing Generic
- Brock University and Loyalist College, Collaborative Baccalaureate in Nursing
- Humber College, Bachelor of Science – Nursing, Registered Practical Nurse to BScN Bridging, Bachelor of Science – Nursing Second Entry
- Lakehead University and Confederation College, Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Lakehead University, Compressed Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Laurentian University, Sault College, St. Lawrence College, Cambrian College and Northern College, BScN Collaborative
- Loyalist College, Nursing – Honours Bachelor of Science, RPN Bridge Semester into Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- McMaster University, BScN Program, Stream F – Basic-Accelerated (2-Year)
- McMaster University, Mohawk College and Conestoga College, BScN and BScN Program Stream E- Post Diploma RPN (3 Year)
- Nipissing University and Canadore College, Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Collaborative Registered Practical Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (On Campus and Blended) Bridging
- Nipissing University, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Scholar-Practitioner Program and RPN to BScN Blended Learning
- Queen’s University, Bachelor of Nursing Science (Four-Year and Two-Year)
- St. Lawrence College, Bachelor of Science in Nursing-Honors
- Toronto Metropolitan University (Formerly Ryerson University), Centennial College and George Brown College, Collaborative Nursing Degree Program
- Toronto Metropolitan University (Formerly Ryerson University), Post Diploma Degree Completion Program (Full-time and Part-Time)
- Trent University and Fleming College, Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Trent University and George Brown College, Collaborative Post-Bridge Registered Practical Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Trent University, Compressed Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Honours)
- Université Laurentienne, Baccalauréat en science infirmière
- University of Ontario Institute of Technology with Durham College, Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing Honours
- University of Ontario Institute of Technology with Durham College and Georgian College, Post RPN BScN (Honours) Collaborative Program
- Université d’Ottawa/ Algonquin College (Woodroffe and Pembroke)/ Collège La Cité Programme de collaboration et passerelle pour (IAA)/ University of Ottawa, Algonquin College and
- Collège la Cité, Collaborative Nursing Education and Registered Practical Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Bridging
- Université d’Ottawa, Programme avec préalables universitaires/ University of Ottawa, Second Entry Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- University of Toronto, Second Entry Undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Western University and Fanshawe College, Collaborative BScN
- Western University, Compressed Time Frame BScN
- University of Windsor, Lambton College and St. Clair College, Collaborative Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Practical Nursing Program – Degree Completion Pathway
- York University, Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- York University, Internationally Educated Nurses Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Second Entry Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Prince Edward Island | Île du Prince-Édouard
- University of Prince Edward Island, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Accelerated, Advanced Standing and Licensed Practical Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
(First-Year Entry and Second-Year Entry)
Quebec | Québec
- McGill University, Bachelor of Science (Nursing), Three Year and Four Year, Bachelor of Nursing Integrated, Direct Entry Master of Science Applied and Master of Science in Nursing, Direct Entry and Global Health
- Université Laval, Baccalauréat en sciences infirmières (formation initiale et formation DEC)
- Université de Montréal, Baccalauréat en sciences infirmières (Formation initiale et formation intégrée DEC-BAC)
- Université de Sherbrooke, Baccalauréat en science infirmières (Formation Initiale et Formation Intégrée)
Saskatchewan
- University of Regina, Licensed Practical Nurse to BScN Program
- University of Regina and Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (April Exit, August Exit and December Exit Options) and After Degree Nursing Program
- University of Saskatchewan, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (with a Post-Degree Option)
The Yukon | le Yukon
There are currently no accredited schools of nursing in the Yukon.
Actuellement, il n’y a aucune école de sciences infirmières au Yukon.
International programs | Programmes internationaux
- University of Calgary-Qatar, Bachelor of Nursing – Regular Track
- Universidad de Sonora – Mexico, Licenciatura en enfermería
- Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Licenciatura en enfermería
- Universidad Privada Norbert Wiener – Peru, Licenciatura en enfermería
- Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth, Baccalauréat en sciences infirmières
Accredited Canadian Nurse Practitioner Education Programs▼
Only Nurse Practitioner Programs successful in achieving accreditation status from the NP-CASN Accreditation Bureau (NP-CAB), and within the term limit of the Accreditation Status granted, are eligible to state that they are a “CASN Accredited Program”. Any other use of the term without written CASN approval will result in legal action.
The following Nursing Programs are currently Accredited by the NP-CAB. They are listed in the language in which they are offered.
Alberta
- University of Alberta, Master in Nursing – Advanced Clinical-NP and Post-MN NP Program
Manitoba
- University of Manitoba, Master of Nursing – Nurse Practitioner Program
Saskatchewan
- University of Regina and Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Collaborative Nurse Practitioner
Accredited Canadian Practical Nurse Education Programs▼
Only Practical Nurse Programs successful in achieving accreditation status from the PN-CASN Accreditation Bureau (PN-CAB), and within the term limit of the Accreditation Status granted, are eligible to state that they are a “CASN Accredited Program”. Any other use of the term without written CASN approval will result in legal action.
The following Practical Nurse Education Programs are currently Accredited by the PN-CAB. They are listed in the language in which they are offered.
Alberta
- Bow Valley College, Practical Nurse Diploma – 5 Term Program
British Columbia | Colombie-Britannique
- Camosun College, Practical Nurse Diploma
- Vancouver Community College, Generic and Access to Practical Nursing
Manitoba
- University College of the North, Practical Nurse Diploma
Accredited Canadian Nursing Education Bridging Programs for Internationally Educated Nurses (IEN)▼
Only IEN Bridging Programs successful in achieving accreditation status from the IEN-CASN Accreditation Bureau (IEN-CAB), and within the term limit of the Accreditation Status granted, are eligible to state that they are a “CASN Accredited Program”. Any other use of the term without written CASN approval will result in legal action.
The following IEN Bridging Programs are currently Accredited by the IEN-CAB. They are listed in the language in which they are offered.
British Columbia | Colombie-Britannique
- Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Graduate Nurse Internationally Educated Re-Entry Certificate
Ontario
- York University, Internationally Educated Nurses (IEN) BScN (Note that this program is a full baccalaureate program)
The Value of Accreditation
Achieving Eminence through Excellence
With over 130 schools of nursing in Canada offering entry-to-practice pre-licensure education, increased government demands for student admissions, and higher nursing student enrollment than ever recorded, formal recognition that your program meets national standards of excellence is paramount.
Your school produces nursing graduates that possess an in-depth theoretical and scientific foundation, strong clinical reasoning skills, solid clinical judgement, honed technical skills, compassion, caring, and emotional resilience. Your faculty work tirelessly to maintain the high-quality of nursing education that Canada is known for worldwide.
What positions your school in the forefront of nursing education in the eyes of students and the public?
CASN Accreditation helps you achieve educational excellence and global eminence.
Accreditation lets the world know that an institution meets or exceeds quality standards and is accredited by a recognized national agency like the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN). Accreditation tells nursing students and the public that a program has undergone a rigorous self-evaluation and an independent, objective peer appraisal of the overall educational quality. As a voluntary but challenging process that reveals strengths in your program and more importantly, areas to focus on, CASN’s Accreditation seal means your program meets high academic standards and your school is engaged in a process of continuous quality improvement.
Is it time to get accredited?
Let’s talk about your school, your students, where you are in terms of accreditation, and how we can work together to help your program stand out from the crowd! Call 613-235-3150 x 124 or email Joni Boyd <jboyd@casn.ca> today! Joni is CASN’s very knowledgeable and helpful Managing Director of Accreditation.
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